Ebony articles from August 2007

Ebony archives from August 2007

The greener, the better: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
August 1, 2007... It's all about green. Specifically, it's all about "Going Green," the idea of becoming more environmentally friendly to minimize future harm to the planet. Science already has determined that global warming is occurring and that human beings...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)
August 1, 2007... CHERYL PEARSON-McNEIL When it comes to work, Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, the new senior vice president of communications for AC Nielsen U.S., has a very simple rule of thumb: "You should be smiling for six out of eight hours that you're on the...

In Mount Vernon, Va.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Virginia)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... IN Mount Vernon, Va., U.S. Navy Petty Officer Reginald Cherubin, originally from Haiti, holds a U.S. flag prior to taking the oath of citizenship at a special naturalization ceremony. He was among 100 people from 52 countries who became U.S....

Ebony on the scene.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1. On "Mardi Gras Night," radio personality Tom Joyner and his wife, Donna, portray the Jetsons and frolic with vacationers who joined them on Joyner's annual Fantastic Voyage[R] cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. 2. In Mexico...

International affairs.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... IN MUKJAR, DARFUR, SUDAN, two Sudanese women conduct their business at a market in the West Darfur town, despite the unrest that has displaced thousands of people. It's estimated that more than 2.5 million people have been displaced during the...

The Culture of Disrespect.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I recently read the article, "The Culture of Disrespect: How Did We Get Here?" (July 2007) by Adrienne Samuels. Should Don Imus have been fired? Yes, and so should many other leaders and celebrities for similar or worse comments of disrespect....

The New Black Father.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I truly enjoyed your feature article, "The New Black Father," in the June 2007 issue. I loved the beautiful pictures of the fathers with their little ones. I especially loved the one with Boris Kodjoc and his two children. I'm glad that this...

From Whence Eagles Soar.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Your June issue was packed full of excellent articles. I rarely read an issue from cover to cover. After reading "From Whence Eagles Soar," about high school seniors, I was deeply motivated to make a donation to the United Negro College Fund....

Church fashion.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Your article, "A Sunday Kind of Love" (May 2007), was interesting. Today's society has really influenced us to the point of entering the sanctuary of the Most High God in an appalling, bur not surprising manner. Neither modesty nor godliness...

Judge Clarence Thomas.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Having just finished reading the article, "Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas" (June 2007), I must confess it did not change my opinion about him. He still doesn't get it when it comes to his Black race. He seems to think...

Sisterspeak.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... I enjoyed the article, "A Tribute to Dad's Direction" by Sanaa Lathan in Sisterspeak (June 2007). What a unique and lovely young lady. Doris Grenshaw Burton Philadelphia, Pa.

The Pursuit of Life (After Prison).(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Thank you for the article, "The Pursuit of Life (After Prison)," in the June 2007 issue. Hopefully, it will help change the attitudes of some young people who believe that once they are incarcerated, a productive life is beyond their reach. ...

Rickey Minor: the man behind the music.(CENTER STAGE)
August 1, 2007... You may not know his name, but you can hear his work practically everywhere. And when asked to recap what he's working on at the moment, you quickly realize just how much music maestro Rickey Minor is in demand. "I was music director for the...

Summer reading: spicy street literature. Steamy romances. Scandalous murder mysteries. Thoughtful memoirs.(BOOKSHELF)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... Whether you prefer to read fast-paced thrillers, steamy street literature or inspirational self-help books, there is just the right thing out there for you this summer, including haunting and salacious memoirs, and instructional guides to help...

5 questions for ... Tracey Edmonds president & COO of Our Stories Films.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... Tracey Edmonds' position as president & COO of the newly formed Our Stories Films is just one of the reasons that she's in such a happy place in her life. The studio's first film, Who's Your Caddy? (starring Big Boi, Faizon Love and Terry...

'I love me better than that': recording artist tells Sisters to find joy, happiness by taking control of lives.(SISTER SPEAK)
August 1, 2007... Isn't it amazing how we Sistahs can find bionic-woman, superhuman strength to do everything for everybody else, all in the name of love? We raise our kids, stand by our men, support our girlfriend when she gets her heart broken, feed the...

August: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
August 1, 2007... ATLANTA * Southern Christian Leadership Conference 50th anniversary convention. Marriott Atlanta Marquis Hotel. Aug. 3-8. BALTIMORE * Naija Fest 2007. Nigerian Festival features local African bands and dance troops. Patterson...

Mandisa.(SOUNDING OFF)(True Beauty)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Mandisa lives up to the American Idol promise by delivering a dynamic debut recording, True Beauty (Sparrow/EMI), on which she entertains while being true to herself. She wakes up listeners (their ears, hands, feet, heart) with her...

Chrisette Michele.(SOUNDING OFF)(I Am)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CHRISETTE MICHELE makes an impressive debut with I AM (Island Def Jam), on which her captivating jazzy-soulful vocals add a refreshing new sound to the music soundscape. In fact, Def Jam Music Group chair L.A. Reid says he had "goose bumps"...

Ella Fitzgerald.(SOUNDING OFF)(Love Letters From Ella)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... On Love Letters From Ella, Concord Records and Starbucks Entertainment present 10 previously unreleased love songs recorded by the great jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. There are wonderful collaborations with some of her favorites, including...

Also noted.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CHARLES MINGUS, Tijuana Moods (50th anniversary) (Legacy/RCA Victor); LONNIE JORDAN, War Stories (Concord); MAYSA, Feel the Fire (Shanachie); EUGE GROOVE, Bom 2 Groove (Blue Note); EDDIE LEVERT & GERALD LEVERT, Something to Talk About...

You can't take it with you: create a plan to make sure your financial wishes are met.(MONEY TALKS)
August 1, 2007... Recently we've all been bombarded by news reports about well-known celebrities who died and left a mess of an estate, and the ugly fallout that affects family members and others close to them. This is an all-too-common occurrence that happens...

'Doing it may way': boxing champion turned businessman shares his struggles and successes.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
August 1, 2007... All my life, I've done things my way. Growing up with my six siblings in the Raymond Rosen housing projects in Philadelphia and later moving to Germantown, I was involved in crime at a very young age. While going in and out of the Philadelphia...

The sun & your skin: what you should know about the sun and the damage it can do.(HOUSE CALL)
August 1, 2007... Melanoma, an often-lethal form of skin cancer, is the fastest-growing cancer in the U.S. Dr. Rene Martin Earles points out the connection between the sun and cancer, and the aging effects the sun can have on African-Americans. The care of...

Expert advice on love & relationships: doctor Joyce answers your questions about marriage and dating.(ADVISOR)
August 1, 2007... Q Why is being a Christian and dating so hard? I am a saved African-American woman who is truly living life as a Christian, and I have been for the past two years. It seems that meeting a gentleman with the same values and morals is virtually...

Nail it!(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Perfectly polished nails, drenched in decadent shades of pewter and plum, are this season's must-have accessory. 1. Lippmann Collection Nail Polish in Dark Side of the Moon ($15, lippmanncollection.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2....

Echo-chic.(ESSENTIALS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... With more and more ways to recycle and recharge, everything that's old is new again. From carryalls to cars, here are a few ideas to help you go green and save the planet in style! What Goes Around Comes Around: Looking for an edgy...

Off the cuff.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... From dapper Wall Street trader to dandy rapper, well-dressed men are rediscovering the style and elegance of proper dress jewelry. Now that sartorial dressing is once again king, the well-heeled are defining their individuality with an...

Mo'Nique charms the world: with two hit reality TV shows, a raucous comedy tour and a budding film career, it's no wonder that Mo'Nique reigns as the queen of the funny ladies.(Cover story)
August 1, 2007... Mo'Nique, the full-figured actress and no-nonsense comedienne-turned-reality-show-phenom, has just returned from Paris where she's made being fat and fabulous all the rage. "That's right. Move over, Tyra and Naomi," proclaimed the star of...

Four-legged friends: celebrity women and their dogs.
August 1, 2007... Many people, especially women, who own dogs truly have a love affair with them, to the point of giving them first-class treatment. In some cases, they treat them much like they would their own children. On these pages, several celebrities who...

Do we need an: 'an apology for slavery is not enough'.(TWO SIDES)
August 1, 2007... A people can only see as far ahead as they can see behind. The future of a people is always to be found somewhere in the internalized image of its past. When the mirror is shattered or warped, when a race of people is stripped of a long-term...

Apology for slavery? 'White America has already paid that bill'.(TWO SIDES)
August 1, 2007... On matters of race, it is the one itch we cannot scratch; the stone in our shoe that does not go away, no matter how much we shake. Slavery. And the debt it brings Black people from White people. I'm not one of those who shrugs off the...

'I am not White': for many light-skinned Blacks, identity is more than skin deep.
August 1, 2007... IT WAS THE NCAA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS in Boise, Idaho. Keri Lowder, a green-eyed, blond-haired woman of African-American and Norwegian heritage, was running with her team. But each time she stepped on the track, the crowd would erupt in...

The big newscasts and the Black anchors who deliver them.
August 1, 2007... AS BOMBS EXPLODED outside his window, Bernard Shaw was as cool as the other side of the pillow. Reporting live from the ninth floor of a Baghdad hotel at the start of the Gulf Wars in 1991, CNN's top anchor, a Black man, was so good at bringing...

The news from Paris: there are only three TV anchors who are 'coloring' the French airwaves.(Harry Roselmack, Audrey Pulvar and Christine Kelly)
August 1, 2007... When France's TF1, the largest privately owned television station in Europe, picked Harry Roselmack last summer as its first Black newscaster, all of Europe took notice. Elegantly bald with a French roast complexion, he brings more than good...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Brief article)(Cartoon)
August 1, 2007... "Excuse me, but I have to go face the music." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Real subtle, Doc." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I need to get a new pencil. Mine has all the wrong answers." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

From flab to fab: belly dance your way to fitness.(BODY TALK)(Directory)
August 1, 2007... Two years ago, when Dana Powell was looking to spice up her work-out routine she decided to try belly dancing. "I decided to give it a try because it seemed so exotic," says Powell, 31, of Chicago, who grew up taking lessons in ballet, tap...

Growing up green: parents take the lead in teaching children how to be environmentally conscious.(PARENTING)
August 1, 2007... Welcome to Camp White Eagle, an eco-friendly oasis of sprawling trees, widlflowers, nature trails and a serene lake for swimming and canoeing. Owner/camp director Kevin Gordon, who runs the 120-acre retreat with wife Natasha, pauses from the...

The wave riders: soul-surfers tell their tale.(Tony Corley)
August 1, 2007... Tony Corley thought he'd done something great a few decades ago by asking a prominent surfing magazine the following question: "How can I find all the Black surfers?" Weeks after that magazine printed Corley's letter, the California man...

Family reunion: part II: the do's & don'ts of planning your family reunion: a little bit of etiquette can go a long way.
August 1, 2007... It's an occasion when you can eat until you have to loosen your belt or unbutton your pants. You can truly relax and be yourself, and not worry about where you have to be later, or when you have to leave because you are enjoying every moment of...

Find the perfect date! 10 tips to try before summer ends.
August 1, 2007... As we near the end of summer, the single-yet-looking among us are something like ants storing food for winter: We go to barbecues, house parties and wine-tastings and collect phone numbers from strangers, hoping that one of those contacts...

A new Rx for students: innovative graduate program focuses on health care administration.
August 1, 2007... Careers in the health care industry remain a strong professional choice for graduating students, but that doesn't only mean becoming a medical doctor or nurse. In Illinois, public health educators initiated an innovative graduate degree program...

Wine: 101.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)(Directory)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... A good glass of wine is one of the great pleasures for many people, bur, for some, it can be intimidating when trying to make a selection. A fun way to educate yourself and explore the world of wine is to host a wine-tasting party to find...

Boldly femme.(FASHION FAIR)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)(Photograph)
August 1, 2007... A complex blend of power, intrigue and femininity is the trend this fall for menswear-inspired dress suits for women. Designers have crossed the gender lines, making a beautifully, bold fashion statement with a delicate mix of formal elegance...

The abc's of back-to-school dressing.(FASHION)(Buyers guide)(Photograph)
August 1, 2007... Book Smart Skai shows she's on top of her studies with Sorbet's patchwork cropped vest $40 (210.733.3961 for a list of stores) worn over Mimi & Maggie's cotton knit top $40 and coordinating skirt $50 (www.nordstromdirect.com). Jefferies...

Legends of the fall: embrace the season's makeup trends for work, play and even black-tie.(BEAUTY PROFILE)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... "Brown Skin makes a beautiful canvas for the daring looks of the season," says celebrity makeup artist Roxanna Floyd. Defined by the clean sophistication of muted hues on flawless skin to pops of color on eyes or lips, this fall's makeup...

Nine to five: show them who's the boss--or at least look like one!(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The perfect power couple is a woman with her favorite bag. The right bag becomes an extension of her personality, a constant companion, and it remains a recognizable staple in her wardrobe. Her favorite tote is by her side during the daily...

Adia Millett: crafting the dream of memories at home sweet home.(ARTIST PROFILE)
August 1, 2007... AS THE STEPDAUGHTER OF AN ARCHITECT, it's not surprising that houses have always been an important part of Adia Millett's life. In fact, as an emerging artist, houses and the furnishings inside them are often the inspiration for her work. ...

Althea Gibson.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The trailblazing athlete took only 49 minutes to beat Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2 in 100-degree heat and became the first Black tennis player to win the prestigious Wimbledon title on July 6, 1957. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]